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1978 MERCURY BOBCAT RUNABOUT HATCHBACK CUSTOM NAV

Sale price: $13,200.00 make an offer

Sale type: Fixed price listing

Technical specifications, photos and description:

Year:
1978
Mileage:
56,100
Engine:
2.3L 140Cu. In. l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
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1978 MERCURY BOBCAT RUNABOUT HATCHBACK CUSTOM NAV for sale

Current customer rating: current rating for this car(2.5) based on 611 votes

1978 MERCURY BOBCAT RUNABOUT HATCHBACK

 

Impeccably maintained & thoughtfully updated with modern conveniences. this historic Bobcat is a real head turner.  This beauty looks AND runs great!  We cannot drive it without drawing smiles and thumbs-up signs from admirers.  She has performed well in Car Shows. is a blast to drive. and remains Show Ready.  

 

Ford 2. 3 Litre 2300cc OHC 4 Cylinder Engine with 88HP

Automatic Transmission

Power Steering Turns Effortlessly. with a great steering radius

Finished in Gold Chamois (Metallic) with a Matching Plaid Interior

56. 70 Actual Miles

Heater Blows Very Hot Air – No Leaks in the Heater Core or Hoses

Upgraded from Factory Sports Ralley Wheels & Unique White Wall Striped Radial Tires

Starts Well. Drives Very Smoothly and Idles Quietly at Stops

 

UPGRADES & UPDATES

New Carpeting throughout the vehicle. including the hatch

Custom Designed & Installed Center Console:

- Spacious Storage Compartment. felt-lined12”L x 6”W x 5”D

- 2 cup holders

- lighter

In-dash storage system

LED dome light

Air Shock System. which provides up to 4 inches of rear vehicle lift

Painted front chrome strip to reduce driver glare & enhance appearance

Professional Tinting – driver & side windows. hatch. and windshield

Python 533 – Security System

·      Remote Power Door Locks

·      One 5-button 2-way LCD transmitter with backlight

·      One 3-button 1-way transmitter

·      Stinger DoubleGuard two-stage shock sensor

·      Revenger Soft Chirp 6-tone programmable siren

·      Control Module

·      In-dash Status LED indicator light

Pioneer AVH-P2400BT Receiver & Audio Visual System (DVD Player & CD Player)

This versatile hideaway unit allows you to switch to navigation mode with the touch of a button. Get to your destination by inputting an address or search through the POI library while enjoying whatever source is currently playing.

·      Pioneer AVIC-U220 Touch Screen Navigation System

·      Multimedia 5. 8" Widescreen Touch Display

·      Built-In Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streaming

·      USB Direct Control for iPod/iPhone

       Remote Control

       See below for further details & features of the Bobcat's AudioVisual Navi System

Rockford Fosgate 5. 25” Punch 2-way full range speakers

Punch 300 Watt Amplifier

JL Audio 10” sub woofer

·      Customized removable box installed in hatch

·      Separate volume control near steering wheel

Projector Headlights with HID Conversion Kit

·      7 in. round crystal-clear lenses with high-beam illumination for improved visibility. especially during night driving.  

·      Superior illumination – Projector lenses provide you stronger and more concentrated light output in comparison to ordinary crystal headlights.   The Bobcat's 35W HID light source produces up to 3 times at the light source compared to 55W halogen bulbs.

·      Improved safety & visibility – Unique light design makes your vehicle more visible to oncoming cars.

 

Mechanical

Serviced by ZAKIRAS GARAGE. Cincinnati. Ohio.   One of the world's leading automobile shops specializing in restorations and maintenance of race & touring cars.

Complete Safety/reliability inspection. including:

Replaced timing belt. tensioner. camshaft seal. and valve cover gasket.   Performed valve train maintenance. repaired transmission cooler lines. plugs. replaced/tightened exhaust clamps. adjusted warm idle and re-set ignition timing and free choke linkage.

 

Other repairs & maintenance over last 12 months:

·      Cleaned Carburetor

·      New Master Cylinder. replaced brake booster & bled the braking system

·      New Front Springs

·      Replaced front rotors and pads

·      Chassis lube

·      Tightened power steering belt

·      Tune ups. including oil changes. new spark plugs. oil filter. and air filter

·      New battery

 

Included with sale:

Original 8-page color 1978 Mercury Bobcat sales brochure (in protective plastic)

 

Additional Audio Visual Navigation Features

       Built-In MOSFET 50W x 4 Amplifier

       3 Sets of  RCA Preouts (2V) for System Expansion

       8-Band Graphic Equalizer

       Auto EQ (CD-MC20 required)

       Sonic Center Control with Advanced Touch Slide Operation

       Rear View Camera Input

       Wired Remote Input

       Included Remote Control

       Separate on/off switch for DVD operation

       USB & line-in ports

Use your new Bobcat's advanced microphone built into the rear view mirror to stay safe and obey local hands-free laws with built-in Bluetooth (HFP). With Secure Simple Pairing. you can easily pair a Bluetooth enabled phone to the AVH-P2400BT without having to enter pin codes or go through complicated settings. When a registered Bluetooth device is in close proximity to the receiver. the auto connection function automatically pairs the two units.

If you have a compatible audio player device that also features built-in Bluetooth. you have the ability to wirelessly stream (A2DP) and control audio (AVRCP) to the receiver.


Pioneer's AVH-P2400BT is ready to roll with direct connectivity to your iPod or iPhone for music and video via the optional USB interface cable (CD-IU51V interface cable sold separately). Song. artist. time and album information are beautifully displayed on the 5. 8" touchscreen. Powerful tools such as Link Search and Alphabet Search to help you find content faster. The system's wired USB connection provides direct digital signal transfer from the device for clean. clear sound while providing 1 amp of current to keep your iPod or iPhone charged


With App Mode you can enjoy listening and viewing the content on select compatible apps directly on the receiver's display from a connected iPhone or iPod Touch. Limited controls such as track forward or reverse may be executed from the receiver.  


Select among five (Blue/Red/Amber/Green/Violet) colors for the display and 112 different colors to match unit illumination to your vehicle's interior lighting. Also choose from several background images to suit your mood.

 

 

 Check out our slide show for more photos

 

http://www. youtube. com/watch?v=W0Pvte2ZjRo

 

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